Workplace violence decreased by 21% thanks to education, action and collaboration
By fostering open communication, we reinforce that we are a place of healing, and we invite patients to engage with staff respectfully and participate in their care.
PointClickCare certification 'a game changer' for Salem Health Laboratories
For patients and families, the streamlined process helps avoid unnecessary hospital visits and emergency room trips.
Level IV trauma center (West Valley Hospital)
In 2013, Oregon Health Authority accredited West Valley Hospital emergency department as a Level IV Trauma Center, ready to care 24/7 for the Willamette Valley’s most seriously injured patients. Trauma facilities are designated as Level I, II, III, or IV. The role of the Level IV trauma center is to provide resuscitation and stabilization for severely injured adult or pediatric patients before transferring them to a higher level trauma system hospital.
Every trauma patient who arrives in the West Valley Hospital emergency department is met by trauma-trained nurses who are immediately available to initiate lifesaving care.
Level II trauma center (Salem Hospital)
In 2018, Oregon Health Authority accredited Salem Hospital emergency department as a Level II Trauma Center, ready to care 24/7 for the Willamette Valley’s most seriously injured patients. Trauma facilities are designated as Level I, II, III, or IV, with Level I and II centers offering the highest level of care. Level II trauma centers provide care for severely injured patients of all ages. Facility services and resource requirements are similar to Level I.
Every trauma patient who arrives in the Salem Hospital emergency department is met by a trauma team with resuscitation life-support equipment to ensure rapid evaluation and treatment.Redesignation of Salem Hospital's Level II accreditation will take place in July 2024.
Know the risk factors for cervical, uterine and ovarian cancer
Most cases of gynecologic cancers are not inherited. However, people may have a higher risk with a family history of other kinds of cancer.
Clinical trial looks at 'brain training' to improve cognitive function in breast cancer survivors
Concentration is a common concern among breast cancer patients. After being diagnosed — and especially after treatment — many patients report "brain fog."
COVID-19: Your privacy matters to us
Mask kit drop-off hours expanded this week
March 31: COVID-19 testing resumes at Salem Health respiratory clinics
UPDATED! Help needed to sew nearly 10,000 masks for local health care workers
COVID-19 and flu testing paused at Salem Health Medical Clinics and Salem Hospital ER
March 24: Clinics temporarily close/consolidate
March 20: An open letter to our community
New 'at-the-door' screening procedures on Salem Hospital campus
March 19: Many Salem Health outpatient clinics move to video visits
March 17: Cough or flu-like symptoms? Make an appointment!
Visitor restriction update: March 15, 2020
Salem Health announces heightened visitor restrictions for patients in precautionary isolation